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Automatic Operation

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  1. Operational status of rain sensor
    Operation Mode Operation
    Direct Mode This is the basic operating status when the rain sensor detected dry windshield with wiper switch in "Auto". In this mode, the integrated rain sensor determines the operating mode of wipers depending on the rainfall and its duration.
    Intermittent Mode Integrated rain sensor activates the intermittent mode when wiper operation is done successively more than twice with a pause of 0.5 - 5 seconds.
    Low Speed The wiper operates continuously in low speed
    High Speed The wiper operates continuously in high speed